Northrop Grumman and the American Australian Association (AAA) have partnered on the American Australian Association – Northrop Grumman Corporation Graduate Education Scholarships – to support Australian graduate and postdoctoral researchers undertaking study in the United States.
“This scholarship program reflects our long-term commitment to nurturing innovation and strengthening the strategic ties that underpin our shared security and prosperity. By supporting emerging researchers in fields like quantum, hypersonics and supply chain, we’re helping to build a sovereign capability that’s collaborative, future focused and globally connected," Northrop Grumman, Country Executive for Australia, Rob Denney, said.
Now in its second decade, according to Northrop Grumman, the program aligns with the objectives of AUKUS Pillar ll by fostering collaboration in priority fields including quantum technologies, hypersonics, computational mechanics and supply chain resilience.
“The Northrop Grumman Australia AUKUS Tech Innovation Scholarships demonstrate that at the core of our trilateral partnership is a commitment to our shared values. This program continues Northrop Grumman and the American Australian Association’s long history of providing educational opportunities to our best and brightest minds. These programs are developing the next generation leaders our alliance will need for the subjects that will be determinants of our future security," Chargé d’Affaires, Erika Olson, stated.
Since the program’s inception, Northrop Grumman has contributed approximately $600,000, supporting eleven Australian researchers at the graduate and postdoctoral level.
Each scholarship represents an opportunity for emerging leaders to deepen their expertise, expand global network and contribute to the shared security and prosperity of Australia and the United States.
According to Northrop Grumman, these scholarships help build sovereign capability and strengthen the shared innovation underpinning Australia’s long term defence and technology goals.
This partnership will provide defence interested individuals with opportunities to pursue research and advanced study across the United States and Australia, reinforcing alliance between the two nations.